Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
Christman Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, Historic wildlife sanctuary in Delanson, United States
The sanctuary spans 105 acres of wooded land in Schenectady County, featuring a 30-foot waterfall along the Helderberg Escarpment and the Bozenkill valley.
The sanctuary originated in 1888 when W.W. Christman and Catherine Bradt initiated a winter bird feeding program during a severe winter storm.
The property contains six historical buildings, including an 1868 frame dwelling, stone dairy house, barns, and a lean-to built by Mohawk Valley Hiking Club.
Visitors can access two waterfalls along the trail system, with the first one at 0.8 miles and the main cascade approximately one mile from the trailhead.
The sanctuary combines natural conservation efforts with preserved 19th-century agricultural structures, earning its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 42.74083,-74.12500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:47
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